Some pains are visible.
But the ones that aren’t?
They’re the hardest to explain — and often the most misunderstood.
For months, I’ve been navigating a health journey that no one could see, but it has deeply changed how I feel, move, think, and live.
Unsure! Confused! Whether to share or not. And YES I am…sharing it.
It’s for awareness, truth, and maybe for someone out there who is silently struggling too.
When the Invisible Becomes Loud
I experienced:
- Severe jaw, ear, and temple pain
- Sharp, unbearable headaches
- Numbness and tingling in fingers, Muscle spasms
- Weakness and pain in both arms
- Memory lapses, confusion, panic
- Episodes of dizziness and unexplained fatigue
To others, on the outside, I looked “fine.”
But inside, I was breaking.
I couldn’t laugh, cry, talk, enjoy, or even move my neck without pain.
It was scary.
Diagnosis Wasn’t Easy
I went from one doctor to another — most said:
“Take painkillers.”
“It’s stress.”
“Do some exercises. You’ll be fine.”
But I knew something was wrong.
I wasn’t just anxious — I was hurting every single day.
Sleeping hurt. Even touching my face, head, or turning my neck felt like a nerve was being pulled tight from the inside.
What Was Actually Happening (Medically and Physically)!
My X-ray revealed that my cervical spine had straightened unnaturally, with bone spurs pressing against my nerves.
The first person to truly take this seriously was my dentist.
After listening to all my symptoms and examining the reports, he calmly said:
“We need an MRI, including the left side and brain.”
That hit hard!
But it also gave me relief — finally, someone understood something deeper was going on.
Before going ahead with the MRI, we chose to try an integrated healing path:
Acupressure and Acupuncture.
The Healing Path
My therapist explained how the nerves connected to my brain, jaw, ears, arms, and spine were under strain.
He said:
“Your nerves have weakened over time. Even a slight trigger and touch can now cause intense pain.”
Since then, I’ve been undergoing:
- Acupressure & Acupuncture
- Magnetic and Color Therapy
- Postural correction & lifestyle changes
I’m not fully healed yet. Some days I still wake up with pain.
Sometimes I forget words. I feel blank. I feel slow.
But healing isn’t just about medicine.
It’s about listening, honoring your limits, and changing how you sit, sleep, think, and treat yourself.
Above all, healing is about believing you can get better.
What I’ve Learned
This journey taught me things people rarely speak about:
- Not all pain is visible
- Anything can happen at any time — so LIVE
- Healing is not linear or fast
- And even when no one understands, you must keep going anyway
I’ve learned to respect my body.
To pause.
To stop proving myself and start healing myself.
What I Want People To Understand
If someone says they’re in pain, believe them.
Even if they look okay.
Even if their medical reports are “normal.”
The most dangerous damage is often the one you can’t see.
So be kind. Be patient.
And never underestimate what chronic nerve pain or invisible illness can do to a person.
I’m Still Healing — But I’m Still Here
I’m grateful for my art — it’s the only thing that’s kept me sane.
And I’m thankful for the few people who truly stood by me, even when I couldn’t explain anything.
So if you’re reading this, and you’re struggling, let this be your reminder:
✨ You matter.
✨ Your pain is real.
✨ You’re stronger than you think.
Stay kind to yourself and keep smiling.
Thank you so much for reading.
Lots of Love,
Thoughtpotarts
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Day two was much better! While my stall didn’t meet my expectations, the event ended on a peaceful note.
